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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Diridon Station | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Diridon Station | Houston Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
| Diridon Station | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
 | Diridon Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico | Diridon Station | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Houston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just R 6 125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Houston?
Stops in San Jose
- A65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
- B440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
- C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA - D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA - E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA - F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Houston, US by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Houston start at R 2 516. The average price for this route is around R 4 242. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Houston?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Houston is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2589 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 17h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Houston route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Houston at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Houston?
A bus trip from San Jose to Houston produces an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Houston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Jose to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 719To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Houston, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 719 to R 20 358 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 376, which is on 2026-01-27.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Houston, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
